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{{infobox Country|country = of Sri Lanka|map = <map lat="7.9232940879498" lng="79.617067109384" zoom="6" view="0" float="right" />|language = Sinhala and Tamil|capital = [[Colombo]]|pop = 20,650,000|currency = Sri Lanka Rupee|hitch = <rating country='lk' />}} '''Sri Lanka''' (formerly known as '''Ceylon''') is an island nation in [[Southern Asia]]. Hitchhiking is nearly an unknown concept in Sri Lanka and that's why it's super-easy, especially if you are a "suddha" (a white person). You get a lot of short rides but that's fine because you never need to wait for more than few minutes. == Weather ==The climate really hits you in the face (ca 35 degrees celsius, humidity 85%). Seasons are monsoon and little rain.  == People ==People are hospitable, generous, happy and laid back. Get to know them. Speaking a few words of Sinhala (or Tamil when applicable) helps. == Sinhalese language (with tuk-tuk drivers and street merchants) ==* Salli naha - No money* Pissu suddha - Crazy white person* Mage nama (your name) - My name is* Sinhala kathakaranna naha- I don't speak Sinhalese* Ingrise kathakarannaduh? - Do you speak English?* istuhthee - Thank you (in Tamil: Nandri)* Epa! - Don't! (or "Stop!", "I don't want!) Most Colombians speak English. If you learn these few words and use them you can cut off two thirds of your travel budget. Please note: Don't expect Tamils to speak Sinhalese.

*[[Anuradhapura]]- ancient city with ruins *[[Polonnaruwa]] - ancient city also with ruins *[[Colombo]]- not many attractions, but has some cool stuff

== Ferry to India Nomadwiki & Trashwiki ==According to the Hindu Business Line the [[Tuticorin]]-Colombo [http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/09/02/stories/2010090254341900.htm passenger ferry service may resume soon] (September 2010). {{stub}}